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GeneralPlease Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee that is collected at the campground.
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About William Kent Campground
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (702)
What Guests Are Saying
William Kent Campground is praised for its fantastic location near Lake Tahoe, with easy access to a beach, bike paths, and nearby amenities like markets and restaurants. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly, helpful hosts who enhance the overall experience. While some sites are small and bear sightings can be frequent, the campground is still considered a hidden gem worth visiting, especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities and wildlife.
What Guests Are Saying
William Kent Campground is praised for its fantastic location near Lake Tahoe, with easy access to a beach, bike paths, and nearby amenities like markets and restaurants. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly, helpful hosts who enhance the overall experience. While some sites are small and bear sightings can be frequent, the campground is still considered a hidden gem worth visiting, especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities and wildlife.
Review Summary
Tracy N
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Is not ideal for a 5th wheel or travel trailer when the weather is hot, the sun beats on the front all afternoon
Farnaz N
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Awesome hosts. Close to water.
Bathroom tissue papers keeps falling out in the toilet. Complained, but was told the provider of the tools have not given them enough budget to get new tissue holders. Very sad !
Keeun L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Pros
1. Fantastic location.
2. Fairly spacious camp site.
Cons
1. No shower.
2. Restroom is kinda old (not dirty).
Pros?Cons?
There are real bears!!! I saw an adult bear right in front of me at night time. It just walked away. And I heard people yelling “Bear!” throughout the night. Read the instruction about bears carefully and leave no food around you!!
Mary S
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Wonderful hosts! The campground is well-maintained, well-run, and very close to the lake. The hosts really go the extra mile to help each visitor have a good experience.
Fatima S
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Excellent campground.
Heather N
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Pros: Clean, large campground. Right across from Lake Tahoe with access to a beautiful small public beach. The camp hosts were fantastic!
Cons: Surrounded by a neighborhood on three sides. Felt like you’re camping in their backyards (because you are).
I would book a site again due to the proximity to the lake.
Douglas L
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The actual lake front access of this State Park is not large. But it's in a prime location. Pleasant to watch the moon or sun rise over the distant shore. I also launched my kayak from this little gravel beach to cruise the section of the West Shore which is primarily private. Parking spots are few, but it's an easy walk across the street (Hwy 89) from the campground. The sites I saw were spacious and shaded by huge (Sequoia?) trees. Camp host was friendly and helpful.
Andy S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great location, close to hiking and biking trails, and the lake, of course. My site was in the middle of it, no noise heard from the road. I checked in a bit late, but hosts left necessary info at the entrance. Restrooms are clean, looks like they were renovated recently. Grocery shopping is close too, in case one needs something. This was my first stay there, will likely stay again in the future.
The site itself has plenty of space, but it is on the slope, only has level space for two tents. Parking space is generous.
Wanda S
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
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Siang-Lan G
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Beautifully set up of the campground, lots of shade. Clean toilets, easy to get water and RV dump. Quiet guests. Fire wood available, and last but not least very helpful and enjoyable staff.
Location & Directions for William Kent Campground
1995 West Lake Bldv, Tahoe City, CA 96145 United States
Elevation: 1,902 ft
Getting There
William Kent Campground is 2 mi south of Tahoe City on California Highway 89.
Highway access
William Kent Campground is accessible via California Highway 89, located approximately 2 miles south of Tahoe City.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Please Note: One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. Yurt fee includes one vehicle.
- All campers must register with camp host. Using the pre-check in will require you to check in with the campground office upon arrival.
- Forest Order No. 19-15-01: Prohibits camping for a combined total of no more than 14 days during a calendar year (January-December), forest-wide. Visitors may book campsites annually but the maximum stay may not exceed a total of 14 days each calendar year (January-December).
- Bears frequent the area; use appropriate food storage containers
- Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground
- Chainsaw use and hunting are prohibited in the area
- Limit of two pets per campsite; pets are not allowed on the beaches. Pets are not allowed inside Yurts.
- Please keep boats clean, drained and dry, to avoid transport or introduction of aquatic invasive species
- Maximum of six people per site and 1 RV per site.
- Using the pre-check in will require you to check in with the campground office upon arrival.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures click here Fire Information
- Reserved Sites will be held until the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Click here to learn more about the Lake Tahoe Basin
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralPlease Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee that is collected at the campground.
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